Potassium is a vital mineral in human nutrition. It is highly concentrated within cells, where it acts to promote proper fluid balance and pressure in regards to the water systems within your body. Fluid retention problems, intolerance of heat, or fatigue can be signs of a lack of potassium. Potassium is needed to maintain healthy blood pressure.*...

Three key areas are central to cardiovascular wellness: blood pressure (circulation), cholesterol (and other blood fats), and the health of the heart muscle itself. Cardiovascular fitness depends on each of these key areas working optimally. Science supports the effective use of dietary supplements to greatly assist you in your efforts to maintain...

Overweight individuals struggling to maintain healthy insulin function need high amounts of protein that is rich in branch chain amino acids, as well as higher amounts of soluble fiber. Both nutrients are needed beyond common levels of dietary recommendation, to prop up and stabilize the healthy function of insulin. High quality whey protein is the...

Diet, exercise, stress management, and dietary supplements form a comprehensive approach to healthfully managing your blood pressure fitness. It is very important to follow the Five Rules of The Leptin Diet as failing to do so excessively elevates blood fats between meals (triglycerides) which place too much sludge in your circulation and thus your system...

Leptinal® provides nutrients that are vital for your circulatory system. The endothelial cells that line your arteries send out signals that work with your heart and muscle contractions to create the ebb and flow of your blood pressure (systolic = higher number and diastolic = lower number). These cells accomplish this by using regulatory signals called...

In the process of normal metabolism, nerves must stimulate stored fat (white adipose tissue). However, if a person is overweight then nerves tend to excessively stimulate stored fat because that fat is somewhat numb and less metabolically responsive. Extra nerve drive is a form of stress to the kidneys that can strain blood pressure fitness. The kidneys...

2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We've learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important than ever, and we've learned new things about health that were barely imagined even a year ago. Many of the following stories are feature...

2010 is a year marked by an explosion in gene-related nutritional science, with significant findings to improve the health of one and all. In contrast, the same type of gene science applied to the function of commonly used drugs is showing their true colors. These toxic poisons should be avoided for all but the most desperate use in true medical...

Do you have iron deficiency and not know it? Fatigue, weakness, and cold intolerance are common symptoms of low iron. A depletion of iron stores indicates a functional deficiency, which can cause a variety of health problems.

Every day stress has a profound impact on your heart health. Learn what you can do to protect your heart health.

The blood vessels that line your arteries are your front lines in determining the health of your arteries. When these blood vessels constrict too much your blood pressure rises and inflammation induces damage, setting the stage for plaque accumulation in your arteries. Laughter appears to be one powerful medicine for your arteries.

If you are of childbearing age then your health is even more important than you may realize. Studies show a mothers health influences a baby's health before, during, and after pregnancy.

Dietary vitamin K2 supplement improves bone status after lung and heart transplantation.

Effects of pistachios on cardiovascular disease risk factors and potential mechanisms of action: a dose-response study1

The Inverse Benefit Law: How Drug Marketing Undermines Patient Safety and Public Health

Nutritional supplementation with Chlorella pyrenoidosa for mild to moderate hypertension.

Effects of Tea Catechins, Epigallocatechin, Gallocatechin, and Gallocatechin Gallate, on Bone Metabolism

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is an independent Risk Indicator for Cardiovascular Mortality in Community Dwelling Elderly. The Three Cities Study.